Live Wire: What happened to Christopher Meloni, star of the 'Law & Order' show?

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Jun 30, 2018 at 2:01 AM

Questions and answers of general interest and consumer topics.

Q: I’ve been watching a lot of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” old shows. What happened to Christopher Meloni, star of the show? Why did he leave the show? Was it money, or did he have a problem or what? He seemed to be very successful at what he was doing. — J.G., Fayetteville

A: The New York Times and other news outlets reported in 2011 that Meloni was leaving the show. He had played the role of Detective Elliot Stabler since the show started in 1999.

In a 2017 interview on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," Meloni said he did not regret his decision to leave.

Asked when he knew it was time to leave, Meloni told Cohen, “when negotiations broke down.”

Meloni has hardly been idle since leaving “Law & Order.” His TV appearances include “Veep,” “Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later” and the current “Pose.” He also appeared in movies including “Man of Steel,” “42” and “Snatched.”

Rodger Mullen

Q: How can I purchase the book, “Maz to Yaz to Amazin': Baseball's Spectacular 1960s,” written by Thad Mumau? — J.H., Roseboro

A: Mumau said the book is available at amazon.com and can be ordered at Barnes & Noble on Glensford Drive, where it should be on the shelves soon.

Also, Mumau said, it should be available for purchase soon at Cape Fear Discount Drugs on Raeford Road and Ramsey Street.

Rodger Mullen

Live Wire seeks to answer questions of general interest and consumer topics. Initials are used to identify questioners when names are given. Contact Live Wire at livewire@fayobserver.com or at 486-3516.

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